In this must-listen episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I’m joined by Damon Smith from CellCore Biosciences to break down one of the most crucial but overlooked pillars of healing: drainage pathways and the importance of the order of operations in detoxification.

We discuss why drainage must come before detox, how to identify signs your body isn’t eliminating properly, and what happens when toxins get mobilized but have nowhere to go. Damon outlines CellCore’s 4-Phase Roadmap and explains how to work with the body instead of against it.

When symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, skin flares, or constipation show up during a detox protocol, it's often a sign your drainage pathways are congested. In this episode, Damon shares how we go back to drainage basics to restore flow and reduce the burden on the body.

This includes:

💧 Proper hydration – to keep the lymph and bowels moving ⚡ CT-Minerals – to recharge cells and support electrical signaling for detox 🌿 Lymphatic support – through dry brushing, movement, and oils like Vibrant Blue Lymph™ 🟢 Bile flow optimization – with Advanced TUDCA, bitters, phosphatidylcholine, and drainage activators 😌 Emotional detox – recognizing that stored trauma and chronic stress can clog the system just as much as toxins

These tools create the foundation for a smoother, safer, and more effective detox—especially when using powerful protocols like CellCore’s.

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📍 Learn more at www.rootcausedoc.com for our Root Cause Revolution program. 🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you found this episode helpful!

Are you doing all the “right” things—yet still feeling inflamed, bloated, foggy, or fatigued?

In this powerful new series on The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we dive deep into the hidden links between your vagus nerve, fascia, lymphatic system, and detoxification pathways—and how dysfunction here can stall your healing, drain your energy, and block your body’s ability to recover.

We’ll explore: 🔹 Why vagal nerve toxicity from mold, infections, trauma, and chronic stress can disrupt your gut, hormones, and immune system 🔹 How fascia and lymphatic stagnation create bottlenecks in detox and drainage 🔹 The vital role of the vagus-lymph-fascia axis in regulating inflammation, gut motility, and brain clarity 🔹 Actionable steps to restore vagal tone, improve fascia mobility, stimulate lymph flow, and open your drainage pathways 🔹 What “the elephant in the room” really is—why your vagus nerve may be toxic and how to test and support it

Whether you’re a high-performing athlete, health seeker, or midlife woman navigating unexplained symptoms, this series gives you the tools to finally get unstuck and start healing at the root.

🧠💥 It’s time to stop guessing and start connecting the dots—so you can rebuild your body from the inside out and become your strongest, most resilient Future You.

👉 Tune in and learn more at www.rootcausedoc.com 📲 Follow on Instagram @coachdebbiepotts 🎥 Watch episodes on YouTube at Coach Debbie Potts

Are you doing all the “right” things—yet still feeling inflamed, bloated, foggy, or fatigued?

In this powerful new series on The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we dive deep into the hidden links between your vagus nerve, fascia, lymphatic system, and detoxification pathways—and how dysfunction here can stall your healing, drain your energy, and block your body’s ability to recover.

We’ll explore: 🔹 Why vagal nerve toxicity from mold, infections, trauma, and chronic stress can disrupt your gut, hormones, and immune system 🔹 How fascia and lymphatic stagnation create bottlenecks in detox and drainage 🔹 The vital role of the vagus-lymph-fascia axis in regulating inflammation, gut motility, and brain clarity 🔹 Actionable steps to restore vagal tone, improve fascia mobility, stimulate lymph flow, and open your drainage pathways 🔹 What “the elephant in the room” really is—why your vagus nerve may be toxic and how to test and support it

Whether you’re a high-performing athlete, health seeker, or midlife woman navigating unexplained symptoms, this series gives you the tools to finally get unstuck and start healing at the root.

🧠💥 It’s time to stop guessing and start connecting the dots—so you can rebuild your body from the inside out and become your strongest, most resilient Future You.

👉 Tune in and learn more at www.rootcausedoc.com 📲 Follow on Instagram @coachdebbiepotts 🎥 Watch episodes on YouTube at Coach Debbie Potts

Most people think acid reflux means they have too much stomach acid — but the opposite is usually true. In this episode, I dive into why optimal stomach acid (pH 1.5–3) is the “Goldilocks zone” for digestion, nutrient absorption, and microbial defense — and what happens when it’s too low.

We also explore H. pylori, a common stomach bacteria that can disrupt acid production, trigger gut inflammation, and set off a cascade of symptoms like bloating, reflux, nutrient deficiencies, and even mood shifts.

• Why stomach acid isn’t your enemy — and how it protects you

• The critical role of pH 1.5–3 for digesting proteins, absorbing B12, and killing pathogens

• How H. pylori uses urease to neutralize stomach acid, creating the perfect storm for overgrowth and dysfunction

• Signs you may have low stomach acid or H. pylori infection

• The downstream impact on the gut-brain axis, histamine issues, and overall health

• Functional strategies to restore healthy acid levels and support gut repair

Stomach acid is your first line of defense and digestion. When H. pylori or stress pushes your acid too low, it sets the stage for gut dysfunction, reflux, and chronic symptoms. By addressing root causes and restoring the digestive “fire,” you can break the cycle and reclaim your gut health.

• 💻 Website: www.debbiepotts.net

• ▶️ YouTube Channel: Coach Debbie Potts

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In this solo episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we dive deep into a hidden root cause behind hormone chaos, gut issues, and chronic fatigue: vagus nerve dysfunction and CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome).

If you’re stuck in a cycle of treating SIBO, balancing hormones, or chasing your energy—and nothing works long-term—this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

• What CIRS really is and how it disrupts your body

• Why your vagus nerve is essential for hormone, gut, and brain balance

• How biotoxins (like mold) silently shut down communication between your brain and body

• The signs you're missing in labs and symptoms that point to vagus nerve toxicity

• What MSH and VIP mean—and why you should care

🔎 Curious if your symptoms are connected to chronic inflammation and vagus nerve dysfunction? Visit www.rootcausedoc.com to learn more and get started.

This is your roadmap to stop guessing and start rebuilding your health from the inside out.

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🦷 The Hidden Link Between Oral Health & Chronic Illness — with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen 🎙 The FIT & HEALTHY Athlete Podcast with Coach Debbie Potts

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS—a pioneer in holistic and biological dentistry. After mercury exposure in her dental practice made her ill, Dr. Michelle became a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and created Health-Based Dentistry™, a model that connects oral health to total-body healing.

She is the founder of Total Care Dental & Wellness and Living Well with Dr. Michelle, platforms that empower people to reclaim their health from the inside out.

🌿 In this episode, we cover:

• Mercury, root canals, and the overlooked dangers hiding in your mouth

• The difference between traditional vs. health-based dentistry

• Why oral infections may be draining your energy and performance

• Dr. Michelle’s recovery journey + the lifestyle changes that saved her

• How gardening, cooking, and homesteading play a role in healing

📘 About Dr. Michelle: Internationally recognized author, educator, and speaker, Dr. Jorgensen has written six books—including Living Well with Dr. Michelle. Her passion includes teaching others how to thrive through holistic health, dental detox, and natural living.

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• 📚 Get the book + free bonuses: https://livingwellbook.com

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👩‍⚕️ Follow Dr. Michelle: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok → @livingwellwithdrmichelle

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🙏 Thank you for tuning in! Please like, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode.

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In Part 2 of this series, we shift from understanding how chronic stress disrupts your vagus nerve—and everything downstream like hormones, digestion, immunity, and brain function—to learning how to rebuild from the inside out.

If you’re feeling burnt out, bloated, foggy, or emotionally reactive, this episode is for you. Chronic stress isn’t just in your head—it rewires your biology. But you can rewire it back.

You’ll learn:

• The science behind vagus nerve dysfunction in chronic stress

• Daily practices to rebuild vagal tone (breathwork, fascia release, cold/heat, mindset shifts)

• How to calm the nervous system before jumping into gut or hormone protocols

• The path to better sleep, mood, motility, and energy through nervous system repair

Your health doesn’t just depend on what you eat or how you move—it depends on your state. Let’s help you shift out of fight-or-flight and into healing mode.

🔗 Explore More & Connect with Coach Debbie Potts: 🌐 Linktree – Coaching, programs, podcast links, and more 📺 YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts – Watch this episode and more 📸 Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts – Daily tips, reels, and inspiration 💻 Website: www.debbiepotts.net 🎧 Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show on your favorite podcast app!

Think your acid reflux is from too much stomach acid? Think again.

In today’s episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we dive deep into why low stomach acid—not high—is often the real root cause of bloating, gas, reflux, nutrient deficiencies, and gut dysfunction.

As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and FDN Practitioner, I’ll walk you through:

🔹 What stomach acid really does in the body 🔹 Why chronic stress, aging, H. pylori, and antacids disrupt acid production 🔹 How long-term use of acid-blockers sets off a cascade of poor digestion, dysbiosis, and fatigue 🔹 My 4-phase protocol to test, repair, rebuild, and restore optimal digestion 🔹 Practical steps to support your gut-brain axis, vagal tone, and nutrient absorption

If you're tired of chasing symptoms and popping antacids, this episode will empower you to uncover the root cause—and begin restoring your digestive fire from the inside out. 🔥

🧬 It’s time to stop guessing and start testing.

✨ Learn more about my programs at: www.debbiepotts.net 📺 Watch on YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts Channel 📲 Follow on Instagram: @CoachDebbiePotts

#RootCauseHealth #LowStomachAcid #FDN #NutritionalTherapy #FunctionalHealth #CoachDebbiePottsShow #DigestionMatters #GERDTruth

Is your vagus nerve sending signals of survival instead of safety?

In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into the often-overlooked root cause of why so many of us feel stuck in a cycle of fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, and burnout—despite doing “all the right things.”

We’ll explore the critical connection between:

💥 Vagal nerve dysfunction (low vagal tone)

💪 Fascia tightness and lymphatic stagnation

🧪 Toxic overload from mold, pathogens, and chronic stress

🧠 Nervous system dysregulation and the Cell Danger Response

You’ll learn:

• How stress, mold, and trauma physically block your ability to detox and recover

• Why the vagus nerve–fascia–lymph triad is key to cellular healing and resilience

• What fascia release, lymphatic drainage, and vagus nerve activation actually do in your healing process

• Simple daily tools to open up drainage, reboot your nervous system, and rebuild your health foundation

This isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about creating a body and mind that will carry you into your 70s, 80s, and 90s strong, sharp, and unstoppable.

🧭 The WHOLESTIC Method for Becoming Your Future You If you’re a high-performing woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s—this podcast is your roadmap to:

• Healing from hidden imbalances

• Rebuilding from the inside out

• Thriving through aging instead of slowing down

🔹 Nutrition | Exercise | Sleep | Stress | Movement | Digestion | Hydration | Happiness

🧬 Want to dive deeper? ✨ Explore my favorite essential oils that support lymph, fascia, and vagal tone:

• Fascia Release Blend

• Parasympathetic Oil

• Lymphatic Support

• Sinus Support

📲 Learn more and build your Future You at www.debbiepotts.net 📚 Read Life is Not a Race 📺 Subscribe on YouTube | Follow @CoachDebbiePotts

Because healing isn’t just about what you do—it’s about what you unblock. Let’s clear the path to the vibrant, thriving you.

Could vagus nerve toxicity be the hidden root of your fatigue, brain fog, and poor recovery?

In this powerful episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils—Jodi Sternoff Cohen—to explore how toxins, infections, and trauma can impair the vagus nerve and shut down your parasympathetic “rest and digest” system.

We discuss:

• What is vagus nerve toxicity—and how to identify it

• Root causes like mold, EBV, Lyme, trauma, and EMFs

• How vagus nerve dysfunction blocks detox, digestion, and healing

• How essential oils can retrain your nervous system

• Jodi’s favorite oils to support vagal tone, lymph flow, fascia release, and more

💧 About Jodi Sternoff Cohen Jodi is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. With training in both nutritional therapy and aromatherapy, she’s developed a proprietary line of organic and wild-crafted essential oil blends that support brain health, sleep, stress, and autoimmunity. Trusted by over 50,000 clients and featured in outlets like The New York Times, Wellness Mama, and Elephant Journal, Jodi is one of the leading voices in essential oil education today.

🌐 Explore her blends and education at vibrantblueoils.com

🧬 Want to age strong instead of slow down? Each episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show helps you uncover hidden stressors and heal from the inside out—so you can be in your PRIME at 70, 80 & beyond.

Through The WHOLESTIC Method and The Future You Program, we decode the mystery of why you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel off—and help you reclaim your energy, metabolism, and resilience.

✨ Want to try the oils we discussed? Here are my favorite blends from Vibrant Blue Oils to get started:

• 💧 Fascia Release Oil

• 💧 Parasympathetic Blend

• 💧 Lymphatic Support Oil

• 💧 Sinus Support Blend

📲 Learn more and build your Future You: www.debbiepotts.net 📚 Read Life is Not a Race 📺 Subscribe on YouTube | Follow @CoachDebbiePotts

Because your prime isn’t behind you—it’s just getting started. Let’s thrive forward—together.